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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 400.89 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 400.89 and 252.92 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 400.89 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/400.89 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 400.89 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 101,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,393.10/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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