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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 368.68 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 368.68 and 201.84 is: 278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 368.68 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/368.68 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 368.68 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 74,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,414.37/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.64

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