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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 400.53 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 400.53 and 151.78 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 400.53 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/400.53 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 400.53 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 60,790.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,790.44/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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