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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.50 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.50 and 96 is: 144

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.50 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.50 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.50 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 38,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,448/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144

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