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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 401.73 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 401.73 and 75.45 is: 113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 401.73 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/401.73 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 401.73 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 30,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,308.52/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.17

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