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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.72, 369.60 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.72, 369.60 and 190.32 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.72 : 369.60 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.72/369.60 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.72x = 369.60 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.72x = 70,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,342.27/267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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