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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.49, 369.14 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.49, 369.14 and 156.97 is: 216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.49 : 369.14 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.49/369.14 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.49x = 369.14 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.49x = 57,943.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,943.91/267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.62

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