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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 367.74 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 367.74 and 207.90 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 367.74 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/367.74 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 367.74 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 76,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,453.15/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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