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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 400.80 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 400.80 and 123.12 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 400.80 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/400.80 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 400.80 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 49,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,346.50/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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