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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 401.30 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 401.30 and 151.91 is: 227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 401.30 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/401.30 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 401.30 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 60,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,960.72/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.87

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