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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 368.67 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 368.67 and 189.76 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 368.67 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/368.67 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 368.67 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 69,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,958.82/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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