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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 401.39 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 401.39 and 121.32 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 401.39 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/401.39 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 401.39 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 48,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,694.93/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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