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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 367.76 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 367.76 and 189.44 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 367.76 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/367.76 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 367.76 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 69,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,668.45/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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