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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 400.63 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 400.63 and 104.68 is: 156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 400.63 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/400.63 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 400.63 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 41,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,937.95/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.96

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