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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 369.12 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 369.12 and 202.20 is: 279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 369.12 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/369.12 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 369.12 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 74,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,636.06/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.16

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