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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 400.91 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 400.91 and 104.83 is: 157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 400.91 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/400.91 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 400.91 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 42,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,025.87/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.29

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