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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.67, 401.44 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.67, 401.44 and 121.41 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.67 : 401.44 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.67/401.44 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.67x = 401.44 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.67x = 48,738.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,738.83/267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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