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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 400.41 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 400.41 and 266.19 is: 396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 400.41 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/400.41 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 400.41 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 106,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,585.14/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.79

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