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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 401.94 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 401.94 and 185.52 is: 278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 401.94 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/401.94 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 401.94 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 74,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,567.91/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.47

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