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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.98 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.98 and 266.96 is: 400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.98 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.98 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.98 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 107,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,579.21/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.54

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