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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 401.72 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 401.72 and 206.13 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 401.72 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/401.72 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 401.72 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 82,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,806.60/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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