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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 402.17 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 402.17 and 187.41 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 402.17 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/402.17 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 402.17 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 75,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,371.25/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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