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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.05 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.05 and 189.58 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.05 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.05 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.05 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 75,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,840.53/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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