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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.54, 402.23 and 261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.54, 402.23 and 261.25 is: 391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.54 : 402.23 = 261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.54/402.23 = 261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.54x = 402.23 × 261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.54x = 105,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,082.24/268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.31

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