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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.85, 401.71 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.85, 401.71 and 123.43 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.85 : 401.71 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.85/401.71 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.85x = 401.71 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.85x = 49,583.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,583.07/267.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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