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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 368.72 and 256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 368.72 and 256.51 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 368.72 = 256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/368.72 = 256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 368.72 × 256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 94,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,579.08/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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