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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 369.78 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 369.78 and 255.56 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 369.78 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/369.78 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 369.78 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 94,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,500.98/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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