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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.09, 400.80 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.09, 400.80 and 104.77 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.09 : 400.80 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.09/400.80 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.09x = 400.80 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.09x = 41,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,989.87/267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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