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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 400.50 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 400.50 and 104.87 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 400.50 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/400.50 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 400.50 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 41,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,998.43/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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