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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 401.38 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 401.38 and 123.14 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 401.38 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/401.38 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 401.38 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 49,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,425.93/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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