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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 400.70 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 400.70 and 186.09 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 400.70 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/400.70 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 400.70 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 74,565.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,565.33/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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