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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 368.67 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 368.67 and 205.16 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 368.67 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/368.67 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 368.67 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 75,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,634.49/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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