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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.62, 368.49 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.62, 368.49 and 212.18 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.62 : 368.49 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.62/368.49 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.62x = 368.49 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.62x = 78,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,186.21/267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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