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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.80 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.80 and 94.48 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.80 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.80 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.80 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 37,962.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962.06/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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