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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 400.68 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 400.68 and 201.96 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 400.68 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/400.68 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 400.68 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 80,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,921.33/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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