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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 400.77 and 122.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 400.77 and 122.89 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 400.77 = 122.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/400.77 = 122.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 400.77 × 122.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 49,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,250.63/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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