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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 400.83 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 400.83 and 195.67 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 400.83 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/400.83 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 400.83 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 78,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,430.41/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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