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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 400.08 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 400.08 and 205.98 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 400.08 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/400.08 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 400.08 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 82,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,408.48/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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