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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 369.90 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 369.90 and 209.04 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 369.90 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/369.90 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 369.90 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 77,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,323.90/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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