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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 400.77 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 400.77 and 128.32 is: 192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 400.77 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/400.77 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 400.77 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 51,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,426.81/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.45

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