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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 402.29 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 402.29 and 210.46 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 402.29 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/402.29 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 402.29 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 84,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,665.95/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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