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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 367.29 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 367.29 and 251.88 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 367.29 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/367.29 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 367.29 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 92,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,513.01/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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