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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 401.96 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 401.96 and 105.62 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 401.96 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/401.96 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 401.96 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 42,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,453.27/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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