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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.67, 401.37 and 190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.67, 401.37 and 190.59 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.67 : 401.37 = 190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.67/401.37 = 190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.67x = 401.37 × 190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.67x = 76,497.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,497.11/267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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