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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.69, 401.01 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.69, 401.01 and 212.94 is: 319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.69 : 401.01 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.69/401.01 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.69x = 401.01 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.69x = 85,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,391.77/267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.00

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