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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 400.77 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 400.77 and 102.66 is: 153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 400.77 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/400.77 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 400.77 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 41,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143.05/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.95

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