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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.91, 392.05 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.91, 392.05 and 268.56 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.91 : 392.05 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.91/392.05 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.91x = 392.05 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.91x = 105,288.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,288.28/283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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