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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 397.94 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 397.94 and 265.80 is: 395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 397.94 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/397.94 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 397.94 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 105,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,771.12/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.88

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