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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.63, 401.22 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.63, 401.22 and 103.01 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.63 : 401.22 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.63/401.22 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.63x = 401.22 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.63x = 41,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,329.67/267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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