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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.54, 401.40 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.54, 401.40 and 121.26 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.54 : 401.40 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.54/401.40 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.54x = 401.40 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.54x = 48,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,673.76/267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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