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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 401.46 and 75.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 401.46 and 75.26 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 401.46 = 75.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/401.46 = 75.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 401.46 × 75.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 30,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,213.88/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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