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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 401.31 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 401.31 and 181.14 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 401.31 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/401.31 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 401.31 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 72,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,693.29/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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