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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.93 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.93 and 94.78 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.93 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.93 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.93 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 38,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093.45/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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