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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.28 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.28 and 104.80 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.28 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.28 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.28 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 41,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,948.82/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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