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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.97, 401.61 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.97, 401.61 and 194.66 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.97 : 401.61 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.97/401.61 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.97x = 401.61 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.97x = 78,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,177.40/267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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