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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 401.70 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 401.70 and 72.84 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 401.70 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/401.70 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 401.70 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 29,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259.14/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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