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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 402.30 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 402.30 and 207.16 is: 310.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 402.30 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/402.30 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 402.30 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 83,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,340.47/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.83

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