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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.31, 368.79 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.31, 368.79 and 155.29 is: 214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.31 : 368.79 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.31/368.79 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.31x = 368.79 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.31x = 57,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267.56/267.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.24

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