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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 368.80 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 368.80 and 193.74 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 368.80 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/368.80 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 368.80 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 71,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,451.31/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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