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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.30, 402.90 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.30, 402.90 and 268.46 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.30 : 402.90 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.30/402.90 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.30x = 402.90 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.30x = 108,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,162.53/292.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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