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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.76 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.76 and 189.78 is: 262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.76 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.76 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.76 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 69,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,983.27/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.11

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