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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 402.08 and 210.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 402.08 and 210.01 is: 315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 402.08 = 210.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/402.08 = 210.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 402.08 × 210.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 84,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,440.82/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.14

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