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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 399.97 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 399.97 and 194.24 is: 290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 399.97 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/399.97 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 399.97 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 77,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,690.17/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.67

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