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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 370.26 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 370.26 and 205.88 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 370.26 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/370.26 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 370.26 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 76,230.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,230.11/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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