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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.87, 401.94 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.87, 401.94 and 123.57 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.87 : 401.94 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.87/401.94 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.87x = 401.94 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.87x = 49,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,667.73/267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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