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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.55, 401.59 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.55, 401.59 and 207.34 is: 311.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.55 : 401.59 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.55/401.59 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.55x = 401.59 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.55x = 83,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,265.67/267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.22

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