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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 369.70 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 369.70 and 254.15 is: 350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 369.70 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/369.70 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 369.70 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 93,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,959.26/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.93

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