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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.13, 400.80 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.13, 400.80 and 93.81 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.13 : 400.80 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.13/400.80 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.13x = 400.80 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.13x = 37,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,598.58/267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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