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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 399.98 and 199.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 399.98 and 199.00 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 399.98 = 199.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/399.98 = 199.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 399.98 × 199.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 79,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,597.02/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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