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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.54, 400.82 and 261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.54, 400.82 and 261.78 is: 392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.54 : 400.82 = 261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.54/400.82 = 261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.54x = 400.82 × 261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.54x = 104,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,926.66/267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.19

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