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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 368.88 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 368.88 and 155.30 is: 214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 368.88 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/368.88 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 368.88 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 57,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,287.60/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.35

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