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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 402.06 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 402.06 and 207.10 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 402.06 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/402.06 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 402.06 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 83,266.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,266.63/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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