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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.57 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.57 and 105.47 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.57 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.57 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.57 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 42,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,353.55/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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