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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 400.80 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 400.80 and 139.12 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 400.80 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/400.80 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 400.80 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 55,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,759.30/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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