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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 401.49 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 401.49 and 206.73 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 401.49 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/401.49 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 401.49 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 83,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,000.03/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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