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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.69, 402.52 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.69, 402.52 and 210.64 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 402.52 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/402.52 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 402.52 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 84,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,786.81/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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