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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 370.54 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 370.54 and 206.04 is: 284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 370.54 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/370.54 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 370.54 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 76,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,347.71/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.44

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