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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.99, 401.30 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.99, 401.30 and 194.57 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.99 : 401.30 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.99/401.30 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.99x = 401.30 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.99x = 78,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,077.96/267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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