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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 368.55 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 368.55 and 213.95 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 368.55 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/368.55 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 368.55 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 78,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,849.43/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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