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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 402.12 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 402.12 and 253.50 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 402.12 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/402.12 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 402.12 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 101,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,937.42/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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