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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 400.40 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 400.40 and 120.80 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 400.40 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/400.40 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 400.40 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 48,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,368.32/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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