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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 398.12 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 398.12 and 250.56 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 398.12 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/398.12 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 398.12 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 99,751.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,751.69/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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