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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 369.93 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 369.93 and 190.34 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 369.93 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/369.93 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 369.93 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 70,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,412.48/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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