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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 400.37 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 400.37 and 175.95 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 400.37 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/400.37 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 400.37 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 70,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,444.22/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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