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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.23, 400.51 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.23, 400.51 and 151.63 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.23 : 400.51 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.23/400.51 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.23x = 400.51 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.23x = 60,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,729.33/267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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