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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.54, 368.83 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.54, 368.83 and 188.62 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.54 : 368.83 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.54/368.83 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.54x = 368.83 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.54x = 69,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,568.71/267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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