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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 401.42 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 401.42 and 195.97 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 401.42 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/401.42 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 401.42 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 78,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,666.28/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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