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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.23, 368.56 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.23, 368.56 and 204.90 is: 282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.23 : 368.56 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.23/368.56 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.23x = 368.56 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.23x = 75,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,517.94/267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.60

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