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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 401.08 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 401.08 and 123.06 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 401.08 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/401.08 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 401.08 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 49,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,356.90/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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