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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 401.04 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 401.04 and 94.02 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 401.04 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/401.04 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 401.04 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 37,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,705.78/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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