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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 367.06 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 367.06 and 261.20 is: 357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 367.06 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/367.06 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 367.06 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 95,876.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,876.07/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.21

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