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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 400.92 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 400.92 and 186.80 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 400.92 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/400.92 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 400.92 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 74,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,891.86/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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