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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.19, 449.76 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.19, 449.76 and 268.40 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.19 : 449.76 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.19/449.76 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.19x = 449.76 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.19x = 120,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,715.58/300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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