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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 370.62 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 370.62 and 210.21 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 370.62 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/370.62 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 370.62 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 77,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,908.03/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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