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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.94, 402.11 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.94, 402.11 and 123.76 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.94 : 402.11 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.94/402.11 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.94x = 402.11 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.94x = 49,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,762.50/267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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