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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 369.51 and 157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 369.51 and 157.27 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 369.51 = 157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/369.51 = 157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 369.51 × 157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 58,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,111.86/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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