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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 368.59 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 368.59 and 212.13 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 368.59 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/368.59 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 368.59 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 78,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,187.94/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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