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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 369.20 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 369.20 and 188.93 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 369.20 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/369.20 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 369.20 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 69,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,752.96/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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