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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 401.25 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 401.25 and 115.50 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 401.25 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/401.25 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 401.25 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 46,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,344.38/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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