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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 369.09 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 369.09 and 255.06 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 369.09 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/369.09 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 369.09 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 94,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,140.10/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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