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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 369.38 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 369.38 and 194.37 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 369.38 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/369.38 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 369.38 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 71,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,795.42/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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