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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 370.96 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 370.96 and 213.71 is: 294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 370.96 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/370.96 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 370.96 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 79,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,277.86/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.82

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