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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 400.76 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 400.76 and 93.80 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 400.76 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/400.76 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 400.76 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 37,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588.82/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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