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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 369.65 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 369.65 and 205.76 is: 283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 369.65 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/369.65 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 369.65 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 76,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,056.31/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.76

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