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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 401.86 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 401.86 and 190.91 is: 286.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 401.86 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/401.86 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 401.86 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 76,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,718.08/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.52

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