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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.07, 400.47 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.07, 400.47 and 122.80 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.07 : 400.47 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.07/400.47 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.07x = 400.47 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.07x = 49,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,177.72/267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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