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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.23, 400.98 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.23, 400.98 and 102.81 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.23 : 400.98 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.23/400.98 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.23x = 400.98 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.23x = 41,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,224.75/267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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