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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 401.25 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 401.25 and 123.24 is: 184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 401.25 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/401.25 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 401.25 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 49,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,450.05/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.87

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