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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 400.53 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 400.53 and 190.06 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 400.53 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/400.53 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 400.53 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 76,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,124.73/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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