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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 403.14 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 403.14 and 204.76 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 403.14 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/403.14 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 403.14 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 82,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,546.95/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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