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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.88, 425.94 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.88, 425.94 and 267.26 is: 398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.88 : 425.94 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.88/425.94 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.88x = 425.94 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.88x = 113,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,836.72/285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.20

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