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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 401.45 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 401.45 and 123.39 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 401.45 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/401.45 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 401.45 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 49,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534.30/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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