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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 368.71 and 205.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 368.71 and 205.77 is: 283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 368.71 = 205.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/368.71 = 205.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 368.71 × 205.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 75,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,869.46/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.14

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