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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 400.80 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 400.80 and 207.51 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 400.80 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/400.80 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 400.80 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 83,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,170.37/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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