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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.90 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.90 and 105.57 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.90 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.90 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.90 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 42,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428.06/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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