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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 371.08 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 371.08 and 210.32 is: 290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 371.08 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/371.08 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 371.08 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 78,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,045.55/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.61

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