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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.17, 400.71 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.17, 400.71 and 93.97 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.17 : 400.71 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.17/400.71 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.17x = 400.71 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.17x = 37,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,652.72/267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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