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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 400.32 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 400.32 and 199.23 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 400.32 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/400.32 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 400.32 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 79,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,755.75/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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