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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.69, 401.08 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.69, 401.08 and 190.51 is: 285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.69 : 401.08 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.69/401.08 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.69x = 401.08 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.69x = 76,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,409.75/267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.44

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