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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.25, 401.01 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.25, 401.01 and 157.51 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.25 : 401.01 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.25/401.01 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.25x = 401.01 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.25x = 63,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,163.09/267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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