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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 402.12 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 402.12 and 254.52 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 402.12 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/402.12 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 402.12 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 102,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,347.58/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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