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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.11, 400.68 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.11, 400.68 and 195.42 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.11 : 400.68 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.11/400.68 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.11x = 400.68 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.11x = 78,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,300.89/267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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