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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 369.24 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 369.24 and 151.14 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 369.24 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/369.24 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 369.24 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 55,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,806.93/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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