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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 369.89 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 369.89 and 252.17 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 369.89 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/369.89 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 369.89 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 93,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,273.90/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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