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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 401.76 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 401.76 and 206.40 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 401.76 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/401.76 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 401.76 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 82,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,923.26/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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