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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 370.36 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 370.36 and 254.74 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 370.36 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/370.36 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 370.36 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 94,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,344.23/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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