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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 369.48 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 369.48 and 268.91 is: 367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 369.48 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/369.48 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 369.48 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 99,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,356.87/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.91

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