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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 401.45 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 401.45 and 105.28 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 401.45 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/401.45 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 401.45 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 42,264.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,264.66/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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