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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 370.64 and 203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 370.64 and 203.62 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 370.64 = 203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/370.64 = 203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 370.64 × 203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 75,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,469.72/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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