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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 369 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 369 and 202.24 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 369 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/369 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 369 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 74,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,626.56/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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