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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 401.21 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 401.21 and 137.51 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 401.21 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/401.21 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 401.21 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 55,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,169.70/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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