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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.51, 400.53 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.51, 400.53 and 209.43 is: 313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.51 : 400.53 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.51/400.53 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.51x = 400.53 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.51x = 83,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,883.00/267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.57

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