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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 403.14 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 403.14 and 257.56 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 403.14 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/403.14 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 403.14 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 103,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,832.74/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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