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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 400 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 400 and 242.80 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 400 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/400 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 400 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 97,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,120/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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