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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 369.36 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 369.36 and 151.23 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 369.36 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/369.36 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 369.36 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 55,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,858.31/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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