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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 401.28 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 401.28 and 123.48 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 401.28 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/401.28 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 401.28 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 49,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,550.05/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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