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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 400.99 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 400.99 and 185.39 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 400.99 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/400.99 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 400.99 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 74,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,337.53/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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