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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 368.40 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 368.40 and 198 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 368.40 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/368.40 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 368.40 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 72,943.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,943.20/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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