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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 370.58 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 370.58 and 251.91 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 370.58 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/370.58 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 370.58 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 93,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,351.55/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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