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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 400.49 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 400.49 and 151.73 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 400.49 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/400.49 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 400.49 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 60,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,763.59/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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