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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 401.20 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 401.20 and 198.93 is: 298.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 401.20 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/401.20 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 401.20 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 79,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,811.71/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.08

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