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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 400.73 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 400.73 and 186.35 is: 278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 400.73 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/400.73 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 400.73 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 74,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,673.10/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.98

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