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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.01, 400.22 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.01, 400.22 and 151.38 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.01 : 400.22 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.01/400.22 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.01x = 400.22 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.01x = 60,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,584.55/267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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