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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.45, 401.46 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.45, 401.46 and 206.74 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.45 : 401.46 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.45/401.46 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.45x = 401.46 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.45x = 82,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,997.84/268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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