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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 401.70 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 401.70 and 256.18 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 401.70 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/401.70 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 401.70 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 102,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,907.51/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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