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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.72, 401.50 and 75.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.72, 401.50 and 75.32 is: 112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.72 : 401.50 = 75.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.72/401.50 = 75.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.72x = 401.50 × 75.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.72x = 30,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,240.98/267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.96

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