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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 369.83 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 369.83 and 157.41 is: 217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 369.83 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/369.83 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 369.83 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 58,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214.94/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.24

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