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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 402.08 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 402.08 and 114.01 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 402.08 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/402.08 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 402.08 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 45,839.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,839.13/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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