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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 369.81 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 369.81 and 259.66 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 369.81 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/369.81 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 369.81 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 96,024.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,024.86/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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