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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.37, 389.85 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.37, 389.85 and 268.73 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.37 : 389.85 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.37/389.85 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.37x = 389.85 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.37x = 104,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,764.39/282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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