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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 401.52 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 401.52 and 186.28 is: 279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 401.52 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/401.52 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 401.52 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 74,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,795.15/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.84

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