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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 369.27 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 369.27 and 209.76 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 369.27 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/369.27 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 369.27 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 77,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,458.08/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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