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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 369.60 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 369.60 and 157.32 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 369.60 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/369.60 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 369.60 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 58,145.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,145.47/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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