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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 402.38 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 402.38 and 248.66 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 402.38 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/402.38 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 402.38 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 100,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,055.81/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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