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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 368.75 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 368.75 and 208.28 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 368.75 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/368.75 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 368.75 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 76,804.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,804.69/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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