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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 363 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 363 and 268.80 is: 363

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 363 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/363 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 363 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 97,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,574.40/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363

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