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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.69, 369.42 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.69, 369.42 and 157.14 is: 216.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.69 : 369.42 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.69/369.42 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.69x = 369.42 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.69x = 58,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,050.66/267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.86

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