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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 401.76 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 401.76 and 206.48 is: 309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 401.76 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/401.76 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 401.76 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 82,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,955.40/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.70

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