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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 399.96 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 399.96 and 250.08 is: 374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 399.96 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/399.96 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 399.96 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 100,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,022.00/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.45

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