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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 400.95 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 400.95 and 193.35 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 400.95 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/400.95 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 400.95 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 77,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,523.68/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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