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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 400.90 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 400.90 and 104.84 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 400.90 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/400.90 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 400.90 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 42,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,032.04/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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