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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 369.58 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 369.58 and 202.68 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 369.58 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/369.58 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 369.58 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 74,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,906.47/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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