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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 400.78 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 400.78 and 122.92 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 400.78 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/400.78 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 400.78 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 49,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,263.88/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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