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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 401.40 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 401.40 and 237.90 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 401.40 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/401.40 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 401.40 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 95,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,493.06/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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