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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 366.68 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 366.68 and 254.74 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 366.68 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/366.68 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 366.68 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 93,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,408.06/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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