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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 405.72 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 405.72 and 265.68 is: 400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 405.72 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/405.72 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 405.72 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 107,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,791.69/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.83

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