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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.93, 369.66 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.93, 369.66 and 212.50 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.93 : 369.66 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.93/369.66 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.93x = 369.66 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.93x = 78,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,551.83/267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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