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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 401.59 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 401.59 and 136.07 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 401.59 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/401.59 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 401.59 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 54,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,644.35/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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