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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.56, 401.08 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.56, 401.08 and 137.27 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 401.08 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/401.08 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 401.08 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 55,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,054.25/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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