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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 370.34 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 370.34 and 209.94 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 370.34 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/370.34 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 370.34 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 77,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,749.18/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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