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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 370.35 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 370.35 and 206.64 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 370.35 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/370.35 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 370.35 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 76,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,529.12/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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