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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 401.10 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 401.10 and 151.76 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 401.10 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/401.10 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 401.10 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 60,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,870.94/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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