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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.13, 373.96 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.13, 373.96 and 267.08 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.13 : 373.96 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.13/373.96 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.13x = 373.96 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.13x = 99,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,874.70/271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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