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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 400.53 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 400.53 and 74.65 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 400.53 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/400.53 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 400.53 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 29,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,899.56/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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