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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 368.84 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 368.84 and 200.86 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 368.84 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/368.84 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 368.84 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 74,084.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,084.78/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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