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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 368.76 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 368.76 and 205.36 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 368.76 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/368.76 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 368.76 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 75,728.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,728.55/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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