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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 402.21 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 402.21 and 123.69 is: 185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 402.21 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/402.21 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 402.21 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 49,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,749.35/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.67

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