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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 401.16 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 401.16 and 151.94 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 401.16 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/401.16 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 401.16 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 60,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,952.25/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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