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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 414.18 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 414.18 and 268.91 is: 371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 414.18 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/414.18 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 414.18 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 111,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,377.14/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.20

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