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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 402.33 and 257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 402.33 and 257.06 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 402.33 = 257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/402.33 = 257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 402.33 × 257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 103,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,422.95/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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