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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.13, 400.19 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.13, 400.19 and 151.66 is: 227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.13 : 400.19 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.13/400.19 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.13x = 400.19 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.13x = 60,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692.19/267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.20

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