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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 400.10 and 256.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 400.10 and 256.90 is: 384.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 400.10 = 256.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/400.10 = 256.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 400.10 × 256.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 102,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,785.69/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.92

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