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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 401.58 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 401.58 and 103.14 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 401.58 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/401.58 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 401.58 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 41,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418.96/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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