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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 368.73 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 368.73 and 212.01 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 368.73 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/368.73 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 368.73 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 78,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,174.45/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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