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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.85, 369.57 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.85, 369.57 and 151.39 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.85 : 369.57 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.85/369.57 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.85x = 369.57 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.85x = 55,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,949.20/267.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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