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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 369.73 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 369.73 and 190.26 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 369.73 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/369.73 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 369.73 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 70,344.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,344.83/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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