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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 400.80 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 400.80 and 74.82 is: 112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 400.80 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/400.80 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 400.80 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 29,987.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,987.86/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.24

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