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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 400.89 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 400.89 and 250.44 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 400.89 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/400.89 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 400.89 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 100,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,398.89/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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