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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 400.88 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 400.88 and 105.23 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 400.88 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/400.88 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 400.88 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 42,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,185.87/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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