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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.17, 368.87 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.17, 368.87 and 202.02 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.17 : 368.87 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.17/368.87 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.17x = 368.87 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.17x = 74,518.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,518.11/267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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