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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 400.75 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 400.75 and 102.66 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 400.75 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/400.75 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 400.75 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 41,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,141.00/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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