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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 401.36 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 401.36 and 123.26 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 401.36 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/401.36 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 401.36 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 49,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,469.01/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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