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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 402.09 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 402.09 and 251.56 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 402.09 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/402.09 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 402.09 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 101,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,149.76/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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