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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 400.86 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 400.86 and 194.16 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 400.86 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/400.86 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 400.86 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 77,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,830.98/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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