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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.94, 401.78 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.94, 401.78 and 152.49 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.94 : 401.78 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.94/401.78 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.94x = 401.78 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.94x = 61,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,267.60/267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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