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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.55, 401.33 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.55, 401.33 and 94.23 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.55 : 401.33 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.55/401.33 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.55x = 401.33 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.55x = 37,817.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,817.33/267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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