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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 401.88 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 401.88 and 187.20 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 401.88 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/401.88 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 401.88 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 75,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,231.94/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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