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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.09, 367.51 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.09, 367.51 and 204.89 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.09 : 367.51 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.09/367.51 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.09x = 367.51 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.09x = 75,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,299.12/267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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