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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 402.65 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 402.65 and 213.82 is: 320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 402.65 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/402.65 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 402.65 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 86,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,094.62/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.15

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