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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.02, 400.56 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.02, 400.56 and 74.66 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.02 : 400.56 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.02/400.56 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.02x = 400.56 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.02x = 29,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,905.81/267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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