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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 401.20 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 401.20 and 94.07 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 401.20 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/401.20 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 401.20 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 37,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,741.42/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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