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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 400.22 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 400.22 and 138.78 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 400.22 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/400.22 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 400.22 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 55,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,539.84/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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