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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 404.67 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 404.67 and 251.40 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 404.67 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/404.67 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 404.67 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 101,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,734.04/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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