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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 400.91 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 400.91 and 96.16 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 400.91 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/400.91 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 400.91 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 38,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551.51/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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