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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.87, 400.59 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.87, 400.59 and 254.91 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.87 : 400.59 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.87/400.59 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.87x = 400.59 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.87x = 102,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,114.40/267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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