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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 437.40 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 437.40 and 268.20 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 437.40 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/437.40 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 437.40 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 117,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,310.68/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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