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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 401.85 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 401.85 and 123.50 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 401.85 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/401.85 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 401.85 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 49,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,628.48/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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