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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 400.98 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 400.98 and 195.23 is: 292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 400.98 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/400.98 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 400.98 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 78,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283.33/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.98

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