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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 401.86 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 401.86 and 253.14 is: 379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 401.86 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/401.86 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 401.86 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 101,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,726.84/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.13

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