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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.55, 370.59 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.55, 370.59 and 202.94 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.55 : 370.59 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.55/370.59 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.55x = 370.59 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.55x = 75,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,207.53/268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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