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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.05, 400.73 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.05, 400.73 and 185.74 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.05 : 400.73 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.05/400.73 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.05x = 400.73 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.05x = 74,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,429.66/267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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