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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 401.24 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 401.24 and 206.32 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 401.24 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/401.24 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 401.24 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 82,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,783.84/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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