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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 400.80 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 400.80 and 202.44 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 400.80 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/400.80 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 400.80 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 81,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,137.95/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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