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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.94, 401.92 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.94, 401.92 and 158.20 is: 237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.94 : 401.92 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.94/401.92 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.94x = 401.92 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.94x = 63,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,583.74/267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.31

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