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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 400.14 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 400.14 and 209.32 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 400.14 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/400.14 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 400.14 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 83,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,757.30/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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