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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 400.85 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 400.85 and 194.75 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 400.85 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/400.85 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 400.85 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 78,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,067.05/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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