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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 368.82 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 368.82 and 189.63 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 368.82 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/368.82 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 368.82 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 69,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,939.34/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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