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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 370.48 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 370.48 and 202.50 is: 279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 370.48 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/370.48 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 370.48 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 75,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,022.20/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.83

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