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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 371.03 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 371.03 and 206.64 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 371.03 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/371.03 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 371.03 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 76,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,668.61/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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