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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 369.54 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 369.54 and 208.91 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 369.54 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/369.54 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 369.54 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 77,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,198.75/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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