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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 368.69 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 368.69 and 254.22 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 368.69 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/368.69 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 368.69 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 93,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,729.01/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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