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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 400.94 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 400.94 and 186.24 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 400.94 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/400.94 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 400.94 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 74,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,671.07/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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