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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 369.39 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 369.39 and 157.12 is: 216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 369.39 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/369.39 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 369.39 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 58,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,037.63/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.84

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