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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 369.63 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 369.63 and 205.56 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 369.63 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/369.63 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 369.63 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 75,981.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,981.14/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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