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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 400.20 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 400.20 and 198.64 is: 297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 400.20 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/400.20 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 400.20 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 79,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495.73/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.42

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