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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 368.25 and 208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 368.25 and 208.82 is: 287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 368.25 = 208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/368.25 = 208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 368.25 × 208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 76,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,897.97/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.86

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