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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.77, 370.49 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.77, 370.49 and 210.45 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.77 : 370.49 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.77/370.49 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.77x = 370.49 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.77x = 77,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,968.29/268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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