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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 368.75 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 368.75 and 205.44 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 368.75 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/368.75 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 368.75 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 75,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,755.13/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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