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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 403.79 and 248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 403.79 and 248.54 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 403.79 = 248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/403.79 = 248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 403.79 × 248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 100,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,354.70/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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