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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 401.01 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 401.01 and 193.36 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 401.01 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/401.01 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 401.01 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 77,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,539.29/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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