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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 400.41 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 400.41 and 198.72 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 400.41 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/400.41 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 400.41 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 79,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,569.48/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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