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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 368.58 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 368.58 and 193.72 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 368.58 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/368.58 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 368.58 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 71,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,401.32/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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