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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 400.05 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 400.05 and 157.52 is: 235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 400.05 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/400.05 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 400.05 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 63,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,015.09/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.60

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