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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 369.73 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 369.73 and 157.40 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 369.73 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/369.73 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 369.73 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 58,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,192.87/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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