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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 401.20 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 401.20 and 94.08 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 401.20 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/401.20 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 401.20 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 37,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,744.90/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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