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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 400.91 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 400.91 and 190.31 is: 284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 400.91 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/400.91 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 400.91 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 76,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,294.23/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.95

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