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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 400.38 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 400.38 and 195 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 400.38 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/400.38 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 400.38 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 78,074.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,074.10/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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