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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 368.96 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 368.96 and 201.92 is: 278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 368.96 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/368.96 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 368.96 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 74,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,500.40/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.82

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