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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.33, 402.19 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.33, 402.19 and 203.11 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.33 : 402.19 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.33/402.19 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.33x = 402.19 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.33x = 81,688.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,688.81/268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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