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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 371.34 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 371.34 and 210.96 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 371.34 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/371.34 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 371.34 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 78,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,337.89/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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