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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 401.07 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 401.07 and 137.54 is: 206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 401.07 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/401.07 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 401.07 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 55,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,163.17/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.22

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