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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 371.10 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 371.10 and 250.12 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 371.10 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/371.10 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 371.10 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 92,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,819.53/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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