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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 368.55 and 212.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 368.55 and 212.00 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 368.55 = 212.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/368.55 = 212.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 368.55 × 212.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 78,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,130.76/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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