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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 401.94 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 401.94 and 253.14 is: 378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 401.94 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/401.94 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 401.94 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 101,747.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,747.09/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.95

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