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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 400.65 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 400.65 and 151.82 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 400.65 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/400.65 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 400.65 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 60,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,826.68/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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