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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.67, 368.56 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.67, 368.56 and 201.38 is: 277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.67 : 368.56 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.67/368.56 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.67x = 368.56 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.67x = 74,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,218.27/267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.28

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