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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 401.90 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 401.90 and 158.99 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 401.90 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/401.90 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 401.90 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 63,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,898.08/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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