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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.88, 402.54 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.88, 402.54 and 204.52 is: 307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.88 : 402.54 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.88/402.54 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.88x = 402.54 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.88x = 82,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,327.48/267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.33

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