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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 400.92 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 400.92 and 123.22 is: 184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 400.92 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/400.92 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 400.92 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 49,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,401.36/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.62

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