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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 400.02 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 400.02 and 263.16 is: 392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 400.02 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/400.02 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 400.02 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 105,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,269.26/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.68

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