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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 401.20 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 401.20 and 96.48 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 401.20 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/401.20 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 401.20 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 38,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,707.78/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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