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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 400.93 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 400.93 and 121.02 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 400.93 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/400.93 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 400.93 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 48,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519.94/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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