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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 400.68 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 400.68 and 74.78 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 400.68 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/400.68 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 400.68 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 29,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962.85/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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