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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 400.74 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 400.74 and 128.42 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 400.74 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/400.74 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 400.74 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 51,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,461.71/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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