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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.49, 369.12 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.49, 369.12 and 188.92 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.49 : 369.12 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.49/369.12 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.49x = 369.12 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.49x = 69,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,734.15/267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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