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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 370.06 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 370.06 and 202.84 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 370.06 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/370.06 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 370.06 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 75,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062.97/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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