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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 400.82 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 400.82 and 247.14 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 400.82 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/400.82 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 400.82 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 99,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,057.42/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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