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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 401.33 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 401.33 and 123.27 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 401.33 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/401.33 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 401.33 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 49,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,471.33/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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