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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 372.53 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 372.53 and 254.10 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 372.53 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/372.53 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 372.53 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 94,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,658.60/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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