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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 369.63 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 369.63 and 212.63 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 369.63 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/369.63 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 369.63 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 78,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,592.58/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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