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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.35 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.35 and 196.89 is: 271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.35 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.35 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.35 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 72,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,524.43/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.63

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