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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 399.38 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 399.38 and 263 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 399.38 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/399.38 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 399.38 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 105,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,036.94/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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