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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.19, 370.30 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.19, 370.30 and 263.93 is: 364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.19 : 370.30 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.19/370.30 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.19x = 370.30 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.19x = 97,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,733.28/268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.42

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