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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 370.08 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 370.08 and 250.80 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 370.08 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/370.08 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 370.08 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 92,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,816.06/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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