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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.29, 400.91 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.29, 400.91 and 181.18 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.29 : 400.91 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.29/400.91 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.29x = 400.91 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.29x = 72,635.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,635.54/267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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