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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 398.42 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 398.42 and 251.88 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 398.42 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/398.42 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 398.42 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 100,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,354.03/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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