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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 401.34 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 401.34 and 105.15 is: 157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 401.34 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/401.34 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 401.34 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 42,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200.90/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.78

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