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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 401.18 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 401.18 and 137.45 is: 206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 401.18 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/401.18 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 401.18 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 55,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,139.50/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.21

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