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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 400.83 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 400.83 and 137.09 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 400.83 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/400.83 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 400.83 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 54,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,949.78/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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