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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 401.21 and 94.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 401.21 and 94.10 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 401.21 = 94.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/401.21 = 94.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 401.21 × 94.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 37,751.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,751.38/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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