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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 401.43 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 401.43 and 105.26 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 401.43 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/401.43 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 401.43 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 42,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,254.52/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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