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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 400.83 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 400.83 and 151.96 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 400.83 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/400.83 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 400.83 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 60,910.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,910.13/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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