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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.85, 400.76 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.85, 400.76 and 251.54 is: 374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.85 : 400.76 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.85/400.76 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.85x = 400.76 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.85x = 100,806.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,806.36/268.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.95

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