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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 401.58 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 401.58 and 186.60 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 401.58 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/401.58 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 401.58 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 74,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,934.83/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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