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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.23, 368.77 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.23, 368.77 and 155.18 is: 214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.23 : 368.77 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.23/368.77 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.23x = 368.77 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.23x = 57,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,227.07/267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.15

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