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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.77, 369.36 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.77, 369.36 and 193.86 is: 267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.77 : 369.36 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.77/369.36 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.77x = 369.36 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.77x = 71,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,604.13/267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.41

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