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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.62, 439.56 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.62, 439.56 and 268.66 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.62 : 439.56 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.62/439.56 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.62x = 439.56 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.62x = 118,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,092.19/293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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