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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 369.78 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 369.78 and 189.56 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 369.78 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/369.78 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 369.78 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 70,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,095.50/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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