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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 370.80 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 370.80 and 262.94 is: 362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 370.80 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/370.80 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 370.80 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 97,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,498.15/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.58

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