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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.77, 401.49 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.77, 401.49 and 255.45 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.77 : 401.49 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.77/401.49 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.77x = 401.49 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.77x = 102,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,560.62/268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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