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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.25, 400.12 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.25, 400.12 and 206.50 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.25 : 400.12 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.25/400.12 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.25x = 400.12 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.25x = 82,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,624.78/267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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