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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 369.12 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 369.12 and 209.52 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 369.12 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/369.12 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 369.12 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 77,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,338.02/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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