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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.99, 402.26 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.99, 402.26 and 204.27 is: 306.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.99 : 402.26 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.99/402.26 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.99x = 402.26 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.99x = 82,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,168.63/267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.61

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