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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 400.72 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 400.72 and 194.74 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 400.72 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/400.72 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 400.72 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 78,036.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,036.21/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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