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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.65, 371.21 and 212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.65, 371.21 and 212.79 is: 294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.65 : 371.21 = 212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.65/371.21 = 212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.65x = 371.21 × 212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.65x = 78,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,988.71/268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.02

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