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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.56, 400.52 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.56, 400.52 and 186.36 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 400.52 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/400.52 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 400.52 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 74,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,640.91/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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