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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 378.66 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 378.66 and 268 is: 368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 378.66 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/378.66 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 378.66 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 101,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,480.88/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.86

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