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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 400.62 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 400.62 and 102.52 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 400.62 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/400.62 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 400.62 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 41,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,071.56/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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