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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 400.97 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 400.97 and 121.04 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 400.97 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/400.97 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 400.97 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 48,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,533.21/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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