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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 401.10 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 401.10 and 137.40 is: 206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 401.10 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/401.10 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 401.10 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 55,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,111.14/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.18

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