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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 403.31 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 403.31 and 255.94 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 403.31 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/403.31 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 403.31 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 103,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,221.88/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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