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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 369.61 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 369.61 and 189.22 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 369.61 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/369.61 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 369.61 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 69,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,937.60/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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