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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 367.05 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 367.05 and 267.14 is: 365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 367.05 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/367.05 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 367.05 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 98,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,053.74/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.48

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