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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.88 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.88 and 94.55 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.88 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.88 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.88 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 37,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,995.74/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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