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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 401.86 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 401.86 and 202.79 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 401.86 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/401.86 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 401.86 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 81,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,492.18/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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