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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.03, 369.52 and 212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.03, 369.52 and 212.95 is: 293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.03 : 369.52 = 212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.03/369.52 = 212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.03x = 369.52 × 212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.03x = 78,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,689.28/268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.58

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