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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.89, 369.71 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.89, 369.71 and 157.49 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.89 : 369.71 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.89/369.71 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.89x = 369.71 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.89x = 58,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,225.63/267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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