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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 400.35 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 400.35 and 122.63 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 400.35 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/400.35 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 400.35 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 49,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,094.92/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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