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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 400.93 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 400.93 and 189.61 is: 284.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 400.93 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/400.93 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 400.93 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 76,018.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,018.69/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.51

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