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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 369.30 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 369.30 and 189.28 is: 261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 369.30 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/369.30 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 369.30 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 69,901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,901.10/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.06

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