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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.17, 390.93 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.17, 390.93 and 268.11 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.17 : 390.93 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.17/390.93 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.17x = 390.93 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.17x = 104,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,812.24/283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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