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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 400.57 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 400.57 and 189.94 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 400.57 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/400.57 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 400.57 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 76,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,082.26/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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