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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.65, 403.43 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.65, 403.43 and 251.78 is: 378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.65 : 403.43 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.65/403.43 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.65x = 403.43 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.65x = 101,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,572.33/268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.08

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