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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.19 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.19 and 120.59 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.19 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.19 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.19 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 48,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,260.21/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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