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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 369.54 and 155.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 369.54 and 155.79 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 369.54 = 155.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/369.54 = 155.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 369.54 × 155.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 57,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,570.64/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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