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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 400.36 and 198.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 400.36 and 198.37 is: 297.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 400.36 = 198.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/400.36 = 198.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 400.36 × 198.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 79,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,419.41/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.28

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