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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 400.69 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 400.69 and 202.11 is: 302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 400.69 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/400.69 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 400.69 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 80,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,983.46/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.93

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