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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.55, 370.47 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.55, 370.47 and 209.44 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.55 : 370.47 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.55/370.47 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.55x = 370.47 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.55x = 77,590.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,590.40/268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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