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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.97, 402.34 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.97, 402.34 and 152.65 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.97 : 402.34 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.97/402.34 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.97x = 402.34 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.97x = 61,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,417.43/267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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