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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 400.55 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 400.55 and 151.46 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 400.55 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/400.55 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 400.55 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 60,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,667.30/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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