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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.05, 399.96 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.05, 399.96 and 209.14 is: 313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.05 : 399.96 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.05/399.96 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.05x = 399.96 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.05x = 83,646.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,646.63/267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.22

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