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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 401.95 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 401.95 and 105.50 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 401.95 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/401.95 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 401.95 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 42,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406.86/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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