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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 401.20 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 401.20 and 137.70 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 401.20 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/401.20 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 401.20 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 55,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,242.55/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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