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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 368.70 and 201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 368.70 and 201.55 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 368.70 = 201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/368.70 = 201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 368.70 × 201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 74,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,311.49/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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