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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.41, 401.39 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.41, 401.39 and 151.99 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.41 : 401.39 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.41/401.39 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.41x = 401.39 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.41x = 61,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,007.27/267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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