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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 401.67 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 401.67 and 202.41 is: 303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 401.67 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/401.67 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 401.67 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 81,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,302.02/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.85

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