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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.63, 400.22 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.63, 400.22 and 202.65 is: 303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.63 : 400.22 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.63/400.22 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.63x = 400.22 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.63x = 81,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,104.51/267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.05

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