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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 400.38 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 400.38 and 157.50 is: 236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 400.38 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/400.38 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 400.38 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 63,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,059.85/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.05

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