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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.62, 401.15 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.62, 401.15 and 186.44 is: 279.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.62 : 401.15 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.62/401.15 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.62x = 401.15 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.62x = 74,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,788.87/267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.46

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