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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 369.21 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 369.21 and 151.11 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 369.21 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/369.21 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 369.21 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 55,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,791.32/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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