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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 401.49 and 209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 401.49 and 209.90 is: 314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 401.49 = 209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/401.49 = 209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 401.49 × 209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 84,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,270.74/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.35

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