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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 401.23 and 75.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 401.23 and 75.10 is: 112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 401.23 = 75.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/401.23 = 75.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 401.23 × 75.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 30,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,129.99/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.65

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