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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.63, 402.17 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.63, 402.17 and 204.27 is: 306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.63 : 402.17 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.63/402.17 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.63x = 402.17 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.63x = 82,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,150.24/267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.95

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