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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 401.49 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 401.49 and 123.42 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 401.49 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/401.49 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 401.49 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 49,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,551.90/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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