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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 401.44 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 401.44 and 195.26 is: 293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 401.44 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/401.44 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 401.44 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 78,385.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,385.17/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.49

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