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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 369.81 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 369.81 and 206.28 is: 284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 369.81 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/369.81 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 369.81 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 76,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,284.41/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.24

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