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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 400.83 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 400.83 and 93.93 is: 140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 400.83 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/400.83 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 400.83 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 37,647.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,647.96/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.83

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