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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 369.77 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 369.77 and 213.30 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 369.77 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/369.77 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 369.77 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 78,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,870.87/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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