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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 401.13 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 401.13 and 105.08 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 401.13 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/401.13 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 401.13 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 42,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148.73/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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