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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 401.76 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 401.76 and 187.15 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 401.76 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/401.76 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 401.76 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 75,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,189.38/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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