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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.37, 370.47 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.37, 370.47 and 202.89 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.37 : 370.47 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.37/370.47 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.37x = 370.47 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.37x = 75,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,164.66/268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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