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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 401.14 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 401.14 and 267.32 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 401.14 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/401.14 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 401.14 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 107,232.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,232.74/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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