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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 401.00 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 401.00 and 159.15 is: 238.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 401.00 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/401.00 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 401.00 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 63,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,818.35/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.16

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