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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 368.75 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 368.75 and 155.23 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 368.75 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/368.75 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 368.75 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 57,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241.95/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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