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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 402.01 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 402.01 and 105.65 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 402.01 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/402.01 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 402.01 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 42,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472.36/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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