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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 400.71 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 400.71 and 186.12 is: 279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 400.71 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/400.71 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 400.71 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 74,580.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,580.15/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.08

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