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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 399.82 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 399.82 and 138.51 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 399.82 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/399.82 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 399.82 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 55,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,378.10/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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