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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.99, 370.08 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.99, 370.08 and 213 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.99 : 370.08 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.99/370.08 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.99x = 370.08 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.99x = 78,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,827.04/267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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