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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 401.69 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 401.69 and 94.45 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 401.69 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/401.69 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 401.69 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 37,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,939.62/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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