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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 369.08 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 369.08 and 153.90 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 369.08 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/369.08 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 369.08 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 56,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,801.41/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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