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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.67, 401.50 and 75.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.67, 401.50 and 75.30 is: 112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.67 : 401.50 = 75.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.67/401.50 = 75.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.67x = 401.50 × 75.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.67x = 30,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,230.94/267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.94

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