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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 368.97 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 368.97 and 193.99 is: 267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 368.97 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/368.97 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 368.97 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 71,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,576.49/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.74

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