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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 401.34 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 401.34 and 137.52 is: 206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 401.34 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/401.34 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 401.34 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 55,192.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,192.28/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.20

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