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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.67, 401.14 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.67, 401.14 and 123.04 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.67 : 401.14 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.67/401.14 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.67x = 401.14 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.67x = 49,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,356.27/267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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