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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 401.28 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 401.28 and 94.21 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 401.28 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/401.28 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 401.28 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 37,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802.11/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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