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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 369.06 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 369.06 and 205.71 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 369.06 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/369.06 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 369.06 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 75,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,919.33/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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