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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 402.80 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 402.80 and 199.71 is: 299.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 402.80 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/402.80 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 402.80 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 80,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,444.45/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.72

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