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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 401.02 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 401.02 and 102.85 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 401.02 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/401.02 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 401.02 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 41,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,244.84/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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