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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.34, 370.29 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.34, 370.29 and 210.26 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.34 : 370.29 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.34/370.29 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.34x = 370.29 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.34x = 77,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,857.18/268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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