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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 401.74 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 401.74 and 206.98 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 401.74 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/401.74 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 401.74 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 83,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,152.15/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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