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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 400.83 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 400.83 and 158.88 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 400.83 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/400.83 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 400.83 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 63,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,683.87/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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