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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 400.49 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 400.49 and 122.79 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 400.49 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/400.49 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 400.49 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 49,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,175.55/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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