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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 401.04 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 401.04 and 195.72 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 401.04 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/401.04 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 401.04 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 78,491.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,491.55/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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