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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 400.74 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 400.74 and 213.59 is: 319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 400.74 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/400.74 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 400.74 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 85,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,594.06/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.80

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