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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 400.51 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 400.51 and 122.77 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 400.51 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/400.51 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 400.51 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 49,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,169.01/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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