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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 400.81 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 400.81 and 243.92 is: 364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 400.81 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/400.81 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 400.81 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 97,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,762.35/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.86

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