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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 401.84 and 203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 401.84 and 203.78 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 401.84 = 203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/401.84 = 203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 401.84 × 203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 81,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,885.94/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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