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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 402.12 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 402.12 and 186.90 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 402.12 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/402.12 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 402.12 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 75,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,156.23/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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