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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 368.88 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 368.88 and 155.34 is: 214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 368.88 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/368.88 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 368.88 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 57,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,301.82/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.31

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