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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.67, 401.46 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.67, 401.46 and 72.68 is: 109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.67 : 401.46 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.67/401.46 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.67x = 401.46 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.67x = 29,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,178.70/267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.01

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