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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 401.70 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 401.70 and 195.44 is: 293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 401.70 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/401.70 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 401.70 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 78,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,508.25/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.16

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