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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 370.16 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 370.16 and 251.93 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 370.16 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/370.16 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 370.16 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 93,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,251.30/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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