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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 401.37 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 401.37 and 153.50 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 401.37 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/401.37 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 401.37 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 61,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,610.30/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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