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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.99, 400.95 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.99, 400.95 and 248.55 is: 371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.99 : 400.95 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.99/400.95 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.99x = 400.95 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.99x = 99,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,652.88/267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.86

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