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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 425.16 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 425.16 and 267.03 is: 368.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 425.16 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/425.16 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 425.16 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 113,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,530.47/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.74

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