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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 370.88 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 370.88 and 203.31 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 370.88 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/370.88 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 370.88 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 75,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,403.36/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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