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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.87, 369.65 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.87, 369.65 and 157.44 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.87 : 369.65 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.87/369.65 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.87x = 369.65 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.87x = 58,196.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,196.91/267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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