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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 368.35 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 368.35 and 205.13 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 368.35 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/368.35 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 368.35 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 75,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,560.04/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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