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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 401.70 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 401.70 and 206.85 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 401.70 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/401.70 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 401.70 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 83,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,091.65/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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