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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 369.56 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 369.56 and 202.34 is: 279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 369.56 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/369.56 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 369.56 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 74,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,773.91/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.06

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