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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.83, 401.69 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.83, 401.69 and 94.49 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.83 : 401.69 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.83/401.69 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.83x = 401.69 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.83x = 37,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,956.75/267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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