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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 401.82 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 401.82 and 245.50 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 401.82 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/401.82 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 401.82 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 98,646.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,646.81/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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