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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 369.57 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 369.57 and 194.34 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 369.57 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/369.57 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 369.57 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 71,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,822.23/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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