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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 369.78 and 201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 369.78 and 201.67 is: 278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 369.78 = 201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/369.78 = 201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 369.78 × 201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 74,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,573.53/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.26

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