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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 371.25 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 371.25 and 257.63 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 371.25 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/371.25 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 371.25 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 95,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,643.28/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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