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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 400.95 and 243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 400.95 and 243.09 is: 364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 400.95 = 243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/400.95 = 243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 400.95 × 243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 97,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,466.94/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.02

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