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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 405.44 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 405.44 and 265.21 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 405.44 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/405.44 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 405.44 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 107,524.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,524.40/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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