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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 400.83 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 400.83 and 104.79 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 400.83 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/400.83 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 400.83 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 42,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000.45/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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