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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 369.90 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 369.90 and 267.78 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 369.90 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/369.90 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 369.90 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 99,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,051.82/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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