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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 401.11 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 401.11 and 206.36 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 401.11 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/401.11 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 401.11 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 82,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,773.06/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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