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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.20, 402.27 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.20, 402.27 and 199.83 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.20 : 402.27 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.20/402.27 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.20x = 402.27 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.20x = 80,385.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,385.61/268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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