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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 398.68 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 398.68 and 255.24 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 398.68 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/398.68 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 398.68 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 101,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,758.45/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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