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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 400.86 and 74.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 400.86 and 74.87 is: 112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 400.86 = 74.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/400.86 = 74.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 400.86 × 74.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 30,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,010.38/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.30

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