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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 370.06 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 370.06 and 261.32 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 370.06 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/370.06 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 370.06 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 96,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,704.08/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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