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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 401.00 and 185.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 401.00 and 185.91 is: 278.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 401.00 = 185.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/401.00 = 185.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 401.00 × 185.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 74,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,548.98/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.99

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