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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.97, 401.96 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.97, 401.96 and 72.97 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.97 : 401.96 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.97/401.96 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.97x = 401.96 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.97x = 29,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,330.66/267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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