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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 401.74 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 401.74 and 94.48 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 401.74 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/401.74 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 401.74 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 37,956.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,956.40/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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