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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 401.56 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 401.56 and 137.86 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 401.56 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/401.56 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 401.56 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 55,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359.06/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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