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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.42, 401.85 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.42, 401.85 and 203.68 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.42 : 401.85 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.42/401.85 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.42x = 401.85 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.42x = 81,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,848.61/268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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