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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 368.42 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 368.42 and 208.95 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 368.42 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/368.42 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 368.42 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 76,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,980.04/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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