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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 400.89 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 400.89 and 122.99 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 400.89 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/400.89 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 400.89 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 49,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,305.46/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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