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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 400.85 and 105.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 400.85 and 105.00 is: 157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 400.85 = 105.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/400.85 = 105.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 400.85 × 105.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 42,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,087.62/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.43

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