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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.05, 400.59 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.05, 400.59 and 93.65 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.05 : 400.59 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.05/400.59 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.05x = 400.59 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.05x = 37,513.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,513.25/267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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