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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.01, 397.67 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.01, 397.67 and 251.30 is: 374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.01 : 397.67 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.01/397.67 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.01x = 397.67 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.01x = 99,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,934.21/267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.27

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