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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 370.31 and 209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 370.31 and 209.41 is: 288.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 370.31 = 209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/370.31 = 209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 370.31 × 209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 77,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,544.64/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.69

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