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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 372.49 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 372.49 and 268.57 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 372.49 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/372.49 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 372.49 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 100,039.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,039.64/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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