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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 401.85 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 401.85 and 121.64 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 401.85 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/401.85 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 401.85 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 48,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,879.02/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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