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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 401.01 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 401.01 and 104.89 is: 157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 401.01 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/401.01 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 401.01 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 42,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,061.94/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.38

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