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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 400.90 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 400.90 and 190.06 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 400.90 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/400.90 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 400.90 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 76,195.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,195.05/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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