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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 400.48 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 400.48 and 122.72 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 400.48 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/400.48 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 400.48 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 49,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,146.91/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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