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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 401.15 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 401.15 and 94.11 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 401.15 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/401.15 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 401.15 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 37,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,750.96/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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