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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 400 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 400 and 253.12 is: 377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 400 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/400 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 400 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 101,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,248/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.57

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