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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 402.39 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 402.39 and 199.83 is: 299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 402.39 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/402.39 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 402.39 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 80,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,409.59/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.85

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