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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 369.42 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 369.42 and 189.24 is: 261.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 369.42 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/369.42 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 369.42 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 69,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,909.04/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.07

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