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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402.32 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402.32 and 207.06 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402.32 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402.32 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402.32 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 83,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,304.38/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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