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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 400.20 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 400.20 and 194.80 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 400.20 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/400.20 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 400.20 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 77,958.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,958.96/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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