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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.94 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.94 and 181.32 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.94 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.94 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.94 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 72,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,879.76/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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