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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 370.17 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 370.17 and 209.42 is: 288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 370.17 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/370.17 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 370.17 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 77,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,519.15/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.81

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