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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 402 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 402 and 252.06 is: 377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 402 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/402 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 402 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 101,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,328.12/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.39

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