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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 401.28 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 401.28 and 206.72 is: 310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 401.28 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/401.28 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 401.28 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 82,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,952.60/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.08

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