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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 400.08 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 400.08 and 190.08 is: 284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 400.08 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/400.08 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 400.08 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 76,047.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,047.21/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.44

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