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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.23 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.23 and 186.80 is: 279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.23 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.23 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.23 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 74,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,949.76/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.77

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