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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.79, 371.39 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.79, 371.39 and 256.16 is: 353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.79 : 371.39 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.79/371.39 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.79x = 371.39 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.79x = 95,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,134.91/268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.94

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