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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 369.31 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 369.31 and 151.18 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 369.31 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/369.31 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 369.31 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 55,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,832.29/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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