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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 400.37 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 400.37 and 151.35 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 400.37 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/400.37 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 400.37 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 60,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,594.31/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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