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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 400.94 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 400.94 and 121.10 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 400.94 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/400.94 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 400.94 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 48,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,551.83/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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