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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 401.01 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 401.01 and 128.46 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 401.01 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/401.01 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 401.01 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 51,513.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,513.74/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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