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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 369.96 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 369.96 and 210.16 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 369.96 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/369.96 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 369.96 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 77,750.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,750.79/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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