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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.07, 400.30 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.07, 400.30 and 122.48 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.07 : 400.30 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.07/400.30 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.07x = 400.30 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.07x = 49,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,030.19/267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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