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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 400.74 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 400.74 and 93.71 is: 140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 400.74 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/400.74 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 400.74 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 37,552.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,552.11/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.62

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