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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 400.98 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 400.98 and 122.88 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 400.98 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/400.98 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 400.98 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 49,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,272.42/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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