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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 400.80 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 400.80 and 175.86 is: 263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 400.80 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/400.80 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 400.80 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 70,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,484.69/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.87

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