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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 400.87 and 123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 400.87 and 123.07 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 400.87 = 123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/400.87 = 123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 400.87 × 123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 49,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,334.22/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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