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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 402.17 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 402.17 and 210.08 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 402.17 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/402.17 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 402.17 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 84,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,487.83/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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