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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.45, 400.44 and 206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.45, 400.44 and 206.49 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.45 : 400.44 = 206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.45/400.44 = 206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.45x = 400.44 × 206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.45x = 82,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,686.86/267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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