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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.89, 414.18 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.89, 414.18 and 267.09 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.89 : 414.18 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.89/414.18 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.89x = 414.18 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.89x = 110,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,623.34/299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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