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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 370.26 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 370.26 and 210.18 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 370.26 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/370.26 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 370.26 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 77,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,821.25/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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