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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 400.38 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 400.38 and 198.55 is: 297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 400.38 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/400.38 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 400.38 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 79,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495.45/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.69

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