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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 385.50 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 385.50 and 267 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 385.50 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/385.50 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 385.50 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 102,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,928.50/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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