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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 401.94 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 401.94 and 75.58 is: 113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 401.94 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/401.94 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 401.94 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 30,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,378.63/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.37

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