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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 369.12 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 369.12 and 199.04 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 369.12 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/369.12 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 369.12 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 73,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,469.64/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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