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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.61, 369.30 and 151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.61, 369.30 and 151.17 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.61 : 369.30 = 151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.61/369.30 = 151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.61x = 369.30 × 151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.61x = 55,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,828.47/267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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