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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 400.76 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 400.76 and 104.91 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 400.76 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/400.76 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 400.76 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 42,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,042.69/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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