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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 369.59 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 369.59 and 157.29 is: 217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 369.59 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/369.59 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 369.59 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 58,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,132.81/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.07

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