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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 401.20 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 401.20 and 186.40 is: 279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 401.20 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/401.20 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 401.20 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 74,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,783.68/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.88

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