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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 369.51 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 369.51 and 151.31 is: 208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 369.51 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/369.51 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 369.51 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 55,910.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,910.91/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.82

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