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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.89, 401.85 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.89, 401.85 and 75.50 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.89 : 401.85 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.89/401.85 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.89x = 401.85 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.89x = 30,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339.68/267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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