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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.83, 401.81 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.83, 401.81 and 75.46 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.83 : 401.81 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.83/401.81 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.83x = 401.81 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.83x = 30,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,318.57/267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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