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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 401.18 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 401.18 and 265.86 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 401.18 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/401.18 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 401.18 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 106,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,656.00/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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