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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 369.12 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 369.12 and 201.72 is: 278.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 369.12 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/369.12 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 369.12 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 74,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,458.89/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.83

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