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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.69, 401.53 and 75.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.69, 401.53 and 75.31 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.69 : 401.53 = 75.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.69/401.53 = 75.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.69x = 401.53 × 75.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.69x = 30,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,239.04/267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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