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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.70, 370.92 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.70, 370.92 and 252.92 is: 349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.70 : 370.92 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.70/370.92 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.70x = 370.92 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.70x = 93,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,813.09/268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.14

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