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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 400.18 and 198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 400.18 and 198.69 is: 297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 400.18 = 198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/400.18 = 198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 400.18 × 198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 79,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510.70/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.42

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