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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 400.58 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 400.58 and 137.24 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 400.58 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/400.58 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 400.58 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 54,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974.91/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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