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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 402.51 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 402.51 and 251.14 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 402.51 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/402.51 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 402.51 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 101,086.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,086.36/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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