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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 371.49 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 371.49 and 209.98 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 371.49 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/371.49 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 371.49 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 78,004.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,004.62/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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