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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.01, 399.90 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.01, 399.90 and 158.47 is: 237.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.01 : 399.90 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.01/399.90 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.01x = 399.90 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.01x = 63,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,372.15/267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.34

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