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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 400.93 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 400.93 and 94.01 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 400.93 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/400.93 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 400.93 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 37,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,691.43/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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