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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 400.83 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 400.83 and 113.19 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 400.83 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/400.83 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 400.83 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 45,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,369.95/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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