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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 369.04 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 369.04 and 155.38 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 369.04 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/369.04 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 369.04 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 57,341.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,341.18/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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