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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 401.25 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 401.25 and 123.19 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 401.25 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/401.25 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 401.25 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 49,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,429.45/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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