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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.01, 400.55 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.01, 400.55 and 93.66 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.01 : 400.55 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.01/400.55 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.01x = 400.55 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.01x = 37,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,516.50/267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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