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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 401.14 and 75.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 401.14 and 75.05 is: 112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 401.14 = 75.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/401.14 = 75.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 401.14 × 75.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 30,104.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,104.87/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.57

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