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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 369.42 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 369.42 and 157.25 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 369.42 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/369.42 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 369.42 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 58,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,091.30/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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