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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 401.31 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 401.31 and 94.32 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 401.31 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/401.31 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 401.31 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 37,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,851.56/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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