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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.13, 368.71 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.13, 368.71 and 188.46 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.13 : 368.71 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.13/368.71 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.13x = 368.71 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.13x = 69,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,487.09/267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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