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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.61, 368.92 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.61, 368.92 and 188.68 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.61 : 368.92 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.61/368.92 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.61x = 368.92 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.61x = 69,607.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,607.83/267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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