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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 368.96 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 368.96 and 205.67 is: 283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 368.96 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/368.96 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 368.96 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 75,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,883.90/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.03

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