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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 402.10 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 402.10 and 255.46 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 402.10 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/402.10 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 402.10 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 102,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,720.47/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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