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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 368.93 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 368.93 and 155.36 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 368.93 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/368.93 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 368.93 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 57,318.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,318.28/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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