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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.03, 388.53 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.03, 388.53 and 268.14 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.03 : 388.53 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.03/388.53 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.03x = 388.53 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.03x = 104,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,179.74/282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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