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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 533.14 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 533.14 and 268.10 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 533.14 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/533.14 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 533.14 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 142,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,932.84/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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