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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 400.03 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 400.03 and 157.07 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 400.03 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/400.03 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 400.03 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 62,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,832.71/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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