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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 369.69 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 369.69 and 194.78 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 369.69 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/369.69 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 369.69 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 72,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,008.22/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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