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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 401.09 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 401.09 and 94.22 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 401.09 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/401.09 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 401.09 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 37,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,788.22/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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