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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.19, 401.47 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.19, 401.47 and 259.28 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.19 : 401.47 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.19/401.47 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.19x = 401.47 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.19x = 104,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,093.14/268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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