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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 370.38 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 370.38 and 213.14 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 370.38 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/370.38 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 370.38 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 78,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,942.79/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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