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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.88 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.88 and 208.22 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.88 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.88 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.88 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 76,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,808.19/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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