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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 399.39 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 399.39 and 198.65 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 399.39 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/399.39 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 399.39 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 79,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,338.82/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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