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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.09, 400.22 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.09, 400.22 and 252.51 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.09 : 400.22 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.09/400.22 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.09x = 400.22 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.09x = 101,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,059.55/267.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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