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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 368.88 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 368.88 and 189.64 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 368.88 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/368.88 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 368.88 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 69,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,954.40/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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