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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 401.09 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 401.09 and 190.31 is: 285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 401.09 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/401.09 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 401.09 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 76,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,328.48/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.39

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