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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 369.03 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 369.03 and 201.81 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 369.03 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/369.03 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 369.03 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 74,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,473.94/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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