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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.12 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.12 and 249.30 is: 373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.12 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.12 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.12 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 100,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,248.52/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.28

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