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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.61, 401.44 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.61, 401.44 and 72.61 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.61 : 401.44 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.61/401.44 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.61x = 401.44 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.61x = 29,148.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,148.20/267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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