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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 368.68 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 368.68 and 204.28 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 368.68 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/368.68 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 368.68 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 75,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,313.95/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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