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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.69, 401.37 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.69, 401.37 and 94.26 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.69 : 401.37 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.69/401.37 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.69x = 401.37 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.69x = 37,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,833.14/267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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