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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 370.80 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 370.80 and 254.91 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 370.80 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/370.80 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 370.80 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 94,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,520.63/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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