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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.55, 401.29 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.55, 401.29 and 94.21 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.55 : 401.29 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.55/401.29 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.55x = 401.29 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.55x = 37,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,805.53/267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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