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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 401.05 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 401.05 and 122.99 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 401.05 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/401.05 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 401.05 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 49,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,323.33/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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