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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 398.19 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 398.19 and 248.76 is: 370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 398.19 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/398.19 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 398.19 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 99,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,053.74/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.99

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