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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 369.63 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 369.63 and 255.48 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 369.63 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/369.63 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 369.63 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 94,433.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,433.07/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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