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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.59, 402.72 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.59, 402.72 and 243.13 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.59 : 402.72 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.59/402.72 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.59x = 402.72 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.59x = 97,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,913.40/268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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