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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 398.39 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 398.39 and 251.91 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 398.39 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/398.39 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 398.39 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 100,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,357.17/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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