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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 400.62 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 400.62 and 93.69 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 400.62 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/400.62 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 400.62 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 37,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,534.09/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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