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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 400.56 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 400.56 and 137.22 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 400.56 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/400.56 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 400.56 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 54,964.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964.84/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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