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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 401.26 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 401.26 and 75.12 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 401.26 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/401.26 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 401.26 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 30,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142.65/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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