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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 402.78 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 402.78 and 267.88 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 402.78 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/402.78 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 402.78 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 107,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,896.71/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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