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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 402.96 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 402.96 and 261.56 is: 391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 402.96 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/402.96 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 402.96 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 105,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,398.22/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.90

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