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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 370.65 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 370.65 and 202.22 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 370.65 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/370.65 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 370.65 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 74,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,950.99/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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