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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 400.30 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 400.30 and 175.94 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 400.30 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/400.30 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 400.30 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 70,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,428.78/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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