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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 400.56 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 400.56 and 206.10 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 400.56 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/400.56 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 400.56 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 82,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,555.42/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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