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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 368.45 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 368.45 and 188.51 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 368.45 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/368.45 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 368.45 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 69,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,453.72/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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