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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 400.86 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 400.86 and 121.01 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 400.86 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/400.86 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 400.86 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 48,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,506.06/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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