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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 370.08 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 370.08 and 255.86 is: 353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 370.08 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/370.08 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 370.08 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 94,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,688.67/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.11

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