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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.49 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.49 and 74.62 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.49 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.49 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.49 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 29,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,884.56/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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