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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.88, 401.88 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.88, 401.88 and 103.42 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.88 : 401.88 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.88/401.88 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.88x = 401.88 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.88x = 41,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562.43/267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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