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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 369.97 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 369.97 and 257.88 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 369.97 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/369.97 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 369.97 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 95,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,408.61/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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