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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 369.87 and 213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 369.87 and 213.18 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 369.87 = 213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/369.87 = 213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 369.87 × 213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 78,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,848.89/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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