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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.45, 400.16 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.45, 400.16 and 186.32 is: 278.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.45 : 400.16 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.45/400.16 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.45x = 400.16 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.45x = 74,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,554.88/267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.76

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