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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 400.77 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 400.77 and 121.11 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 400.77 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/400.77 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 400.77 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 48,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,537.25/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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