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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.99, 401.82 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.99, 401.82 and 94.64 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.99 : 401.82 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.99/401.82 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.99x = 401.82 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.99x = 38,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,026.24/267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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