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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.26, 407.25 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.26, 407.25 and 268.02 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.26 : 407.25 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.26/407.25 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.26x = 407.25 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.26x = 109,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,151.15/271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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