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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 400.64 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 400.64 and 186.16 is: 278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 400.64 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/400.64 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 400.64 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 74,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,583.14/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.63

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