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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 369.12 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 369.12 and 155.48 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 369.12 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/369.12 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 369.12 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 57,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,388.93/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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