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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 369.69 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 369.69 and 202.74 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 369.69 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/369.69 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 369.69 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 74,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,950.95/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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