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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 402.03 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 402.03 and 123.78 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 402.03 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/402.03 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 402.03 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 49,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,763.27/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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