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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.88, 401.79 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.88, 401.79 and 72.90 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.88 : 401.79 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.88/401.79 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.88x = 401.79 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.88x = 29,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,290.49/267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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