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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.18, 1,267.90 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.18, 1,267.90 and 268 is: 402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.18 : 1,267.90 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.18/1,267.90 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.18x = 1,267.90 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.18x = 339,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,797.20/845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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