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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 368.64 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 368.64 and 201.56 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 368.64 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/368.64 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 368.64 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 74,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,303.08/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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