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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 401.58 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 401.58 and 100.92 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 401.58 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/401.58 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 401.58 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 40,527.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,527.45/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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