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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 402.48 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 402.48 and 267.21 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 402.48 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/402.48 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 402.48 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 107,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,546.68/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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